At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a nurturing environment for children aged 0-5, ensuring their safety and development.
- Company: Join Portfield Farm Eco-Nursery & Forest School in beautiful Surrey countryside.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, 32 days holiday, and a 4-day work week.
- Other info: Opportunities for progression and training in a homely, relaxing setting.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in a fun, supportive team.
- Qualifications: Level 3 childcare qualification and experience in a senior early years role required.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 29000 £ per year.
We currently have a vacancy for a dedicated and enthusiastic candidate, who must have a sound knowledge of the new EYFS to work in this 16 place delightful Nursery; Portfield Farm Eco‑Nursery & Forest School.
Job Overview
Set in Surrey’s beautiful open countryside with acres of grounds and wildlife on our doorstep, with the children’s own sheep farm.
We offer placements from birth to 5 years of age with a happy team of staff and wonderfully happy, adventurous children.
We achieve Ofsted’s early learning goals through child‑led play and lots of outdoor activities.
You will be joining a nursery with ambitious plans, where the current staff team are happy and enjoy creating amazing experiences for the children in our care.
As a practitioner, you will ensure complete care of all children in the charge of Portfield Farm Eco‑Nursery and Forest School and undertake all tasks related to this care.
You will maintain a safe and happy environment, which will be nurturing and stimulating, enabling children to thrive and develop to the best of their potential.
You should possess great communication skills and have a calm, approachable nature.
Parents will be welcomed to the setting, reassured, helped and offered appropriate advice if requested.
Our team of staff will be mentored as appropriate.
Our Nursery cares for children between the ages of birth and 5 years old.
We are open Monday to Friday 8 am – 6 pm all year round except for closure between Christmas and New Year and on public bank holidays.
The aim of our nursery is to provide a happy, home away‑from‑home environment for all children in our care with emphasis on individual attention and learning through play.
Our philosophy is that a child should be happy, safe and healthy in a stimulating and educational environment.
We aim to work in partnership with all parents to provide a service that will reach their individual needs.
The staff we employ are with us because of their genuine love of children, others are training ‘on the job’ and some have a wealth of experience with children during their lifetime.
- Reward and Benefits
- Competitive Salary & Childcare
- Holiday Entitlement: Starting from 32 days.
- 4 Day working week – 3 day weekends
- Work in a beautiful homely, relaxing environment
- Staff outings
- Staff recognition incentives
- Progression plans for all staff
- Internal and external training programmes
- Sick pay
- Up to 3 days paid compassionate leave.
- Up to £300 bonus to Refer a Friend scheme
We undertake safeguarding checks on all our workers in accordance with the Df E statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’.
As part of these checks, we require a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure for everyone working our nurseries.
If you do not have a valid subscription to the DBS Update Service, we will require you to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process.
- Schedule
- Tuesday to Friday, 4 days per week, 40 hours, all year round.
Experience
- Solid experience within a senior early years role (e. g., Room Leader or Deputy)
- Licence / Certification
- Level 3 childcare qualification in early years (required)
- Level 3 NVQ childcare or equivalent – essential
- Must be a car driver, as setting is in the countryside
- Sound knowledge of safeguarding and child protection – essential
- Good level of EYFS knowledge – essential
- To ensure a clean and hygienic nursery
- Be personable, trustworthy and conscientious
- To ensure aesthetic presentation of children work
- Maintain confidentiality and keep children’s records of a high standard
- Fluent and good spoken English
- First Aid preferred but training available
- DBS and update service preferable
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At Banana Moon, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing work environment where Room Leaders can thrive. With competitive pay, a commitment to professional development, and a strong focus on creating a safe and stimulating atmosphere for children, our team members are empowered to lead with confidence and inspire excellence in early years education. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of families and children within our vibrant community.
